as in underestimating
to place too low a value on
you shouldn't undervalue your talent—you are a very gifted singer
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Recent Examples of undervaluing
The Paramount lawsuit argues that artificially undervaluing those linear cable assets could make WBD appear weaker, thereby justifying a lower enterprise valuation and acquisition price.
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Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Since Platte was among a number of Missouri counties that had been undervaluing its properties, bringing those up to market value as those market values are also rising has resulted in tax increases for some homeowners in recent years.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
Projections are also likely undervaluing freshman Keaton Wagler, a potential starter who has gotten rave reviews from everyone who has seen Illinois play this preseason.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Since Platte was among a number of Missouri counties that had been undervaluing its properties, bringing those up to market value as those market values are also rising has resulted in tax increases for some homeowners in recent years.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
Projections are also likely undervaluing freshman Keaton Wagler, a potential starter who has gotten rave reviews from everyone who has seen Illinois play this preseason.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undervaluing
underestimating
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Strategy to come out on top Still, experts caution against underestimating China’s long-term prospects.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Many workers also misunderstand Social Security's role in retirement, either overestimating or underestimating its importance, experts note.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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